//dat ga dap ung 1 SRA thematic review of anti-money laundering compliance

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published the findings from their thematic review of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance by solicitors. The report confirms that 'the overall picture is positive', while noting that neither the SRA itself, nor the firms it regulates, can afford to be complacent.

In response to the findings, Catherine Dixon, Law Society chief executive, drew particular attention to the important role played by our volunteer members in developing and continually refining our AML offering. She said:

'The Law Society has put together a comprehensive package of practical support to assist solicitors in complying with UK AML legislation and we are always pleased that the SRA views the overall picture as positive.

'The National Crime Agency (NCA) has noted that we in the legal sector have made much more AML information available to our members than other sectors, and we are indebted to our members for the hours of volunteer work over many years that have contributed to this. Without their efforts this would not have been possible.'

See the report
See the Law Society's response